NE42 5BW is a safe, established residential area on Moor Grange, 0.9km from Prudhoe in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
For families considering a move, NE42 5BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00139965 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOOR GRANGE, NE42 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR GRANGE, NE42 5BW.
454
43
£ 40,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE42 5BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5BW. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5BW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prudhoe Community High School
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Prudhoe West Academy
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe Castle First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.6 km
- Just Sweets0.9 km
- Spend and Save0.8 km
- West Wylam Garage0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.9 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.9 km
- Prudhoe & District United Services Club0.9 km
- Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club1.0 km
- West Wylam Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bait Box0.8 km
- Garden Kitchen0.8 km
- No 220.8 km
- Gloria Restaurant0.8 km
- Aramee0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.8 km
- Lilium Garden0.9 km
- Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Dessert Royale1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe1.8 km
- Wylam3.1 km
- Stocksfield4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lane0.2 km
- Park Lane0.2 km
- Prudhoe High School0.3 km
- Homedale0.4 km
- Redwell Road junction0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425BW · Data under Open Government Licence